A Lake Shore Middle School employee was charged with child abuse after a physical interaction with a student on Wednesday, according to Duval County Public Schools.

The City of Jacksonville launched a citywide Build Challenge with Minecraft Education for students in Duval County.

The City of Jacksonville is launching a citywide Minecraft build challenge, inviting students to reimagine iconic Jacksonville public spaces.

As the Florida Legislature considers two bills that could slash funding for popular acceleration programs in public schools, students, parents and school district leaders are sharing vocal opposition to the changes.

Duval County Public Schools could lose up to $8 million in funding if proposed changes to state laws pass, potentially cutting 50% of financial support for critical student programs like Advanced Placement and Career Education.

Senate Bill 140 could significantly impact how school districts buy or sell property, prompting reactions from Duval County parents and leaders.

The Duval County School Board (DCPS) will vote Tuesday on whether to return a challenged book to high school shelves.

A bill to change how Florida school districts communicate with parents after an employee misconduct issue or arrest is one step away from hitting the Senate floor for a final vote.

The changes relate to how employees and students communicate and interact with each other. The goal is to keep things as professional as possible.

The Duval County School Board settled a lawsuit for an undisclosed amount of money after a student died from an allergic reaction to nuts last year.

News4JAX obtained hundreds of pages of documents related to Duval County School's investigation into a former Douglas Anderson School of the Arts teacher accused of inappropriate behavior.

The father of a high school student who died in 2023 after suffering a nut-related allergic reaction at a school function has reached a settlement with Duval County Public Schools.

Duval County Public Schools opened bus registration on Monday and there’s a change to who must register.

School bus registration for Duval County students opens on Monday for the 2025 to 2026 academic school year.

An office assistant at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School recounted a concerning incident to the Duval County School Board, detailing her experience administering insulin to a student on January 31, which has sparked questions about the adequacy of training and the school district's diabetes policy.

Duval County Public Schools rivals William M. Raines High School and Jean Ribault High School will play in an exhibition game on Friday at VyStar Ballpark.

Communication could soon look different for students and employees at Duval County Public Schools following a Tuesday discussion by the school board.

Months after former Douglas Anderson teacher Jeffrey Clayton was sentenced to a decade behind bars for crimes against students, a new bill is taking a look at the process of notification.

Duval County Public Schools announced new scheduling changes Wednesday for middle and high school students for the 2025-2026 school year.

The Duval County School Board held a workshop Tuesday where it discussed a potential change to its employee conduct policy.

An investigation into a 59-year-old elementary school teacher began last summer after the woman was accused of forcing her way into a Jacksonville apartment to retrieve items that she said belonged to her adult son, according to an arrest warrant.

The Duval County School Board is contemplating changes to its sex education policy, which is sparking concerns among parents.

Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) has launched a safety initiative called “Be Safe. Be Seen.” to address a growing crisis: students being hit by cars.

The Jacksonville City Council will introduce two resolutions during Tuesday’s meeting to honor and congratulate Raines High School’s principal and football team for an outstanding performance.

The Duval County School Board is set to vote at its meeting Tuesday night on a $365,000 settlement for another lawsuit connected to former Douglas Anderson School of the Arts teacher Jeffrey Clayton.

The father of a high school student who died in 2023 after suffering a nut-related allergic reaction at a school function filed a lawsuit against Duval County Public Schools claiming it failed to follow the necessary protocols to ensure her safety.

The James Weldon Johnson Middle School cafeteria was open late Thursday night to give parents and teachers a chance to voice their concerns directly to Duval County Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier.

Parents, let News4JAX advocate for you and your concerns about the Duval County school district.

Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier will host the first of seven town hall meetings Tuesday night to discuss the school district’s current state and future.

Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier will host the first of seven town hall meetings Tuesday night to discuss the school district’s current state and future.

Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier will host seven town hall meetings to discuss the school district’s current state and future.

Parents and students can show up to most elementary schools this Saturday to learn more about a school and what programs are available.

If you’re looking to send your child to a new school next fall, school choice applications are now open in Duval County.

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan joined students at Andrew A. Robinson Elementary School Monday to celebrate their dedication to perfect attendance as part of the citywide “Show up to Shine” initiative.

Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School will become the third school in Duval County to adopt the Community Partnership School model.

The Northside Coalition of Jacksonville, Public School Defenders and other advocacy groups protested to advocate for an “inclusive future” for students before new Duval County Public School board members were sworn in.

Several newly-elected Duval County Public Schools members were sworn into their positions Tuesday evening.

This weekend, parents and students can learn more about the 68 career academies offered by DCPS during the first-ever Career and Technical Education Academy Showcase.

The News4JAX I-TEAM has obtained the results of an investigation of Duval County’s top educator.

Reginald Blount will be the next Duval County School Board to represent District 5.

The Duval County School Board will hold a final vote Monday night on the revisions to the Master Facility Plan that include the closure and consolidation of multiple schools in the district.

A student was arrested Thursday after a “major” fight broke out toward the end of a high school football game.

The Duval County school district and the union representing food service workers reached a tentative agreement ahead of a potential strike that would have left Duval County Public Schools in jeopardy.

Raines High School surprised Principal Vincent Hall with the Duval County Principal of the Year award.

The Duval County School Board is scheduled to vote Nov. 4 on its Master Facility Plan. During the final public hearing on the Master Facility Plan Tuesday night, parents and students asked why the plan includes closing schools in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods.

The changes are part of the latest version of Duval County Public Schools’ Master Facility Plan.

Contract negotiations have broken down between the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, the union representing the food service workers in the Duval County Public Schools system, and Chartwells K12, the district’s food service provider.

Duval County Public Schools is better defining student and teacher boundaries through the “Know the Line” campaign.

The News4JAX I-TEAM has obtained records showing Duval County Public Schools settling more claims of sexual harassment and abuse at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts.

The changes are part of the latest version of Duval County Public Schools’ Master Facility Plan.

JEA is still working to restore power to all customers in Duval County after Hurricane Helene.

A 17-year-old Englewood High School student was arrested Monday after police said they found multiple guns in his car.

The changes are part of the latest version of Duval County Public Schools’ Master Facility Plan.

Sheriff T.K. Waters, Superintendent Christopher Bernier of Duval Couty Public Schools, and Adair Newman, one of the Chief Assistants of the State Attorney’s Office, are set to hold a news conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss recent serious threats made against local schools and students.

Sheriff T.K. Waters, Superintendent Christopher Bernier of Duval Couty Public Schools, and Adair Newman, one of the Chief Assistants of the State Attorney’s Office, are set to hold a news conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss recent serious threats made against local schools and students.

A Douglas Anderson School of the Arts teacher has been reassigned after they allegedly engaged in inappropriate communication with a student during the 2022-23 school year, the school’s principal informed parents on Wednesday.

Duval County Public Schools is taking steps forward to continue its efforts in protecting students and creating a safe environment with employees.

The News4JAX I-TEAM learned new details on a state investigation revealing chaos in the process of reporting teacher misconduct in Duval County Public Schools.

Duval County Public Schools confirmed Wednesday that a former principal and a former assistant principal at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts are under internal investigation.

Depending on how the vote unfolds in November, school board elections could have more of a political slant if Amendment 1 passes.

Four Duval County School Board races were on the ballot for Tuesday’s primary election.

The News4JAX I-TEAM has new information on Duval County Public Schools’ history of mishandling allegations of teacher misconduct.

The August primary election in Duval County has four school board seats on the ballot. District 5 is an open seat because current board member Warren Jones has reached his term limit.

Past and current bus drivers, we want to hear from you. Share your experience driving a school bus and what you think would make the job better.

Duval County Public Schools is making some changes to improve the inspection of automated external defibrillators (AED), after a report from the Office of Inspector General found some issues with its safety inspection reports.

Duval County School Board members will have a chance to discuss a potential update to the Master Facility Plan proposal that could include schools staying open.

Mayor Donna Deegan visited The Morning Show to share more details about how the city's new "Show Up to Shine" program will tackle the issue of chronic absenteeism in Duval County Public Schools.

Duval County School Board members will have a chance to discuss a potential update to the Master Facility Plan proposal that could include schools staying open.

A Jacksonville woman was charged with possessing a firearm on school property, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Dr. Christopher Bernier said the Duval County school district is about 60 drivers short of filling all of its current routes, and he wouldn’t mind having another 60 drivers as backup.

The city of Jacksonville launched a new program Wednesday called “Show Up to Shine” to address the issue of truancy in Duval County Public Schools.

We are hearing from Duval County’s top educator about his plans to address the challenges the district is facing.

News4JAX will sit down for a one-on-one interview with the Duval County Public School’s newest superintendent and we want to hear from you.

The News4JAX I-TEAM has obtained documents showing the then-principal and assistant principal at DA failed to follow up on several allegations of teacher misconduct involving during the 2022-2023 school year.

As students in Duval County returned to schools on Monday, more than two dozen schools still face the risk of shutting down or merging.

JSO and DCPS Police are working together to not only keep kids safe in school, but also on their way to and from.

More than 60 buses bringing students to school on the first day of classes in Duval County were delayed Monday morning, according to the district’s website.

Middle and high school students who live within two miles of their school will no longer have a bus to pick them up. The change means hundreds of kids will now have to either walk or find their own ride.

The Duval County School Board has revised its “out-of-sight” cell phone policy under the Student Code of Conduct for the upcoming school year.

Amid a dip in enrollment numbers in recent years, Duval County Public Schools has been running ads to try and recruit students to join the district.

Last March, Gov. DeSantis signed a bill removing income caps for private school scholarships, and data shows nearly a hundred thousand additional students have enrolled in the program that distributes the vouchers for the upcoming school year.

Amid budget cuts, Duval County Public Schools are looking to cut jobs and increase classroom sizes.

A nationwide trend indicates that the rate of students missing school has spiked since the pandemic, and advocates are sounding the alarm in Duval County.

The topic of school closures in Duval County has been at the top of parents’ minds since Duval County Public Schools rolled out the Master Facility Plan as a plan to tackle a massive budget issue.

Some Duval County middle and high school students will be losing bus transportation in the upcoming school year.

Early voting for the Duval County School Board elections is a little over a week away and the Jacksonville Public Education Fund is ensuring that community members have access to candidates through a series of forums.

Nearly every seat was filled at the Jacksonville Public Education Fund (JPEF) candidate forum with hopes of hearing from the two women running in the District 3 election for the Duval County school board.

The Duval County School Board is making changes to its school bus policy just weeks ahead of the start of the upcoming school year.

The Duval County School Board will look much different after the Aug. 20 election, but there’s potential that one seat stays the same.

The 2024–2025 school year is almost here, and one bus company is already gearing up.

Duval County Extended Day Program accepts eligible DCPS students who are properly enrolled in Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Duval County Extended Day Program accepts eligible DCPS students who are properly enrolled in Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Just one week into his position as superintendent of Duval County schools, Dr. Chris Bernier was out in the community to meet with the Jacksonville branch of the NAACP.

Dr. Christopher Bernier was sworn in as the new Duval County Public Schools superintendent.

Duval County’s new superintendent officially took his new role on Monday morning.

Dr. Christopher Bernier will start his contract as Duval County Public Schools’ new superintendent on Monday after a lengthy search and contract negotiations.

Duval County Public Schools will host its last community meeting Thursday evening to discuss the proposed Master Facility Plan that would potentially close nearly 30 schools across the district.

Duval County Public Schools will host another community meeting Monday evening to discuss the proposed Master Facility Plan that would potentially close nearly 30 schools across the district.

The new chief of school police for Duval County Public Schools was officially sworn in Thursday at a ceremony at the Duval County School Board headquarters.

Incoming Duval Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier made his second appearance at a community meeting to hear from the parents about the proposed Master Facility Plan.